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Thank you @ColuI have been double dosing because of the current ammonia levels in my area, should I triple it, or is double ok? I'll do the Kanaplex again.. I felt that's what I should have done. He did good with it, when he was in really bad shape. Is that white/clear on the end of his fins new growth? Or is that dying fins? I just am so worried about it getting worse. I'll definitely start Kanaplex and take your advice. Thank you!!

Hey all!! Me again! Y'all, I'm losing my mind over here. Jr. Made it over the last hump. But, his fins never improved. As far as still being clamped and ragged on the end The other day, I noticed they were even worse. His tank has not cycled since he was so sick before. I know that this is a huge problem. But, when he was sick, the only thing that brought him back were water changes, and I did that one large water change, then 30% daily along with the Kanaplex and he improved! Since his last sickness, I did 50% weekly and he is currently in clean water daily with 100% water changes because of the Betta Revive and it's not cycled anyway. He is still eating and acting fairly normal, but I went to my local shop and showed them pics and the person who helped me, was not very helpful. And basically told me to not give him Kanaplex again (I had already started it that day, since it worked so well, but stopped) and to keep the water clean. So, I was left to figure something out on my own. I got "Betta revive" and he's been on that for 2 days, and now it's like his fins are shedding off! I am so concerned. He also has this string coming from his pectoral fins and has a little dot on his head. Which I think is a scale? Not positive. You can see it in the pictures. What should I do?? You all were so incredibly helpful last time, I'd appreciate any help! Ph- 7.0-.7.1 (almond leaves lower it so use seachem ph buffer I believe it's called, to make it higher) Ammonia 0% Nitrates 0% Nitrites 0% Using prime, stability, stress coat pH to make it higher and almond leaves @quikv6 @Colu @BAT

Thank you @Colu I know @quikv6and @BAT I am sooo happy he's doing better! I have no clue how he is still alive, but thank you all so much!

Just wanted y'all to know that he started eating today!! I guess the medicine is working, because it is like night and day! I honestly can't believe it. He was looking so bad for a few days, on his side gasping for air discoloration etc. Now he's swimming around and eating. My question is this.. I have been doing about 25% water changes everyday. Because, it's been the one thing that I noticed makes him feel better. After I do the water change I add back in the medicine I took out. It says to only do 3 doses, but he's technically been getting Kanaplex everyday, because of the water changes. How much longer should I use the medicine? Or should I stop? I am also using aquarium salt and Betta leaves.

@quikv6@BAT @Colujust giving you all an update. He is still kicking. He's just been hanging out at the top of the tank now, not much movement at all. Very lethargic, but does respond. He doesn't look that bad externally, but his stomach is swollen and still will not eat. I know I have heard they go can like 10 days or so without eating? I really hope this medicine starts to work!! Just wanted to tell you all thank you again for your help and kindness!

@quikv6thank you so much! It's been tough to say the least. I am still holding hope that maybe he'll make a turn around. I just wish so badly he would eat. I did try getting him to eat blood worms with garlic too, and he wasn't having it. As you said, I really hope that I caught it in time..but if not, at least I know I tried everything I could do, and learned a lot.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing on the methylene blue. And exactly. He seems to be doing a bit better since I added the 3rd air stone. He's now swimming around.. I wish our aquatic and fur babies could talk sometimes.

@ColuI appreciate that. I will add another air stone. Would a dip in methylene blue, be beneficial at all? Would you do a water change? I know it says on the back of the Kanaplex to dose once every 2 days, if I try to add some in brine shrimp, focus and garlic and add that to the tank, would that be an issue as far as overdosing goes? I'm just willing to try anything basically. I just ran out of salt, but will get some.

He's taking a turn for the worse. I put the Kanaplex in his tank yesterday, and I just woke up and he's not doing good at all. Barely moving. Heavy breathing etc.

Thank you. I really do appreciate it. I love this little guy, and just feel so bad, but I will do that. He loves water changes. So, I'll definitely do another mid day, and the Kanaplex should be in today to start that.

It's really hard to tell by this picture.. but I just checked on him again and now his head is kind of turning grey. I feel so bad and hopeless 😞

I kind of noticed that in the pictures too, but it doesn't look very noticeable in person.

Ph 7.0 Ammonia 0 Nitrates 0 Nitrites 0 Temp 78.5 OK, thank you for letting me know that Maracyn. It seems like a lot of his external problems are healing, but maybe he has something internal going on? He is swimming oddly. And seems to be a bit bloated, near his pectoral fins and also towards his tail. I tried to upload a video, but it wouldn't let me, but he swims wiggly and wobbly.

Thank you both SO very much!! I will post pictures and parameters shortly. He is not eating. I do not have Kanaplex yet, but it is on the way and I should get it by tomorrow. I can pick up Maracyn locally, if that would help at all. I have already added the salt. It's been in there for 2 days now. I have also added Betta leaves.

Thank you both so much! I have the sponge filter bubbler set to the highest setting and there is a good bit of movement in the tank, but I will add another one. He seems to be looking a bit better today though! The cloudiness in his eyes has improved. But, still hanging out at the bottom of the tank. He does swim around every once in awhile, but it's only for a few seconds then goes back down to the bottom. I added 1tablespoon of salt (that's all that has been added since I did the large water change) do you think I should add anymore? I am so afraid to add anything now, he was on the brink of death! I feel like he's stable now, but definitely super lethargic. I did put one small pellet of food in, just to see and he ate it. But, that's the first time in 2 days he's eaten and I don't know if he has any digestive problems so I won't add anymore food right now.

quikv6, Thank you very much for your response. There has definitely been a cycling issue. I have 2 larger tanks with Cichlids and Rainbow fish, and haven't had these cycling issues. About 2 months ago, there was an awful, absolutely terrible sulfur smell coming from the Bettas tank. I tried to do water changes, vacuum all of the gravel, pretty much do anything I know to do, to get the smell to go away. It was so bad you could smell it throughout the room. Come to find out, there was a small plant that had died, and it's the only thing I can think of that caused it (no longer have live plants in this tank) so, I ended up buying cycled water from the local store and it took about a month, but I finally saw no ammonia and the nitrates were just barely there, so I thought it was cycled. And then, just like that the nitrites spiked and it scared me, so I did a water change and they drastically went down, but we're still present. About .25 And a day or two later, I'm in this situation with him. I will absolutely take your advice, and I can't tell you thank you enough. I am really worried, but am going to try to relax and not stress out. The air bubbler that is in there now, is going pretty strong, I moved it to the middle, in the hopes that it will bring more oxygen. It's only 6 gallons, do you think I should still add another? Should I be concerned with him going up to the top every few mins for air? One other question.. is it better to have the lid on it, or slightly off? Like an inch or so. Someone had mentioned gases and how they can't escape or something. Thank you again!! You really calmed me down. Lol

Hey everyone! New member here! Parameters below. I could really, really use some input and help here! I am so worried, and not exactly sure what to do here. 3 days ago, I noticed that Betta Jr had 2 white dots (that resembled grains of salt) on his head behind his right eye. I inspected his body, and saw what I thought were tiny little specs on his pectoral fins. But it was hard to tell. I immediately suspected ich. That next morning I went to my local fish store, showed them a video, and I was getting multiple answers. From Methylene blue, to rapid cure, to metro plex and to raise the temperature. Ended up deciding on rapid cure and raising the temperature. (Although I did buy the methylene blue and already have metro plex on hand) 2 nights ago, I dosed the rapid cure per the instructions on the back. And raised the temp to 81-81 over the day into night. He seemed to be ok the first few hours, but by the next morning it was like it went from bad to worse quick! All of his fins are looking bad, like fin rot, the spots didn't really improve, and there was another on the other side. He became very lethargic, basically holding himself up at the bottom of the tank by laying against something, but kept almost falling onto his side. And his eyes started to cloud! So, I decided to do a 75% water change, and lowered the temp to what he is used to, around 79-80 and he immediately seemed to perk up and swim around and seemed to have some life back in him. But, a bit later he just went down to the bottom of the tank again, and goes to the top of the tank for air every few mins. I called the fish store again, and he recommended I put aquarium salt in the tank 1tbsp for his 6gal tank, (measured as 5 because of decorations, gravel etc) and I added some almond extract. And so he's been in this for the last few hours, but no improvement as of yet. Sorry this is so long winded, I just love this little guy, and will do anything to help him!! Any input or suggestions?? Would be so much appreciated!! 6 gallon tank with sponge filter and mechanical filter that has been Betta modified (filter has been recently removed) Current Ph- 7.0 /before 75% change 7.0 Current Ammonia 0 /before 75%change 0 Current Nitrates 0. /Before 75%change 0 Current Nitrites 0 /before 75% change 1.0ppm (I know! It's never been like this) Use prime, ph 7.0, stability, stress coat and recently added almond leaf extract

Cierra, I am new here. But, my Betta looks similar to yours. Is yours improving? What are you currently doing? I'm so sorry, and hope he feels better soon!